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A CLEAN MOTORCYCLE CAN BE CHECKED MORE QUICKLY WHICH SAVES MONEY!
1st Service
after
1000 km
7500 km
or
once a year
15000 km
or
every 2 years
Engine
Change engine oil and oil filter
z z z
Clean oil screens of engine and oil tank z z z
Clean magnetic drain plugs of engine and oil tank z z z
Check oil lines for damage and kink-less arrangement z z z
Renew spark plugs
z
Check and adjust valve clearance z z
Check engine fastening bolts for tight fit z z z
Check all engine bolts accessible from the outside for tight fit
z z z
Check clutch linings z
Check clutch pressure booster system z
Carburetor
Check carburetor connection boots for cracks and leaks z z
Check synchronisation of carburators using special tool, if necessary adjust
z z
Check idle setting (1400 rpm) z z
Check breeder hoses and fuel lines for damage and kink-free arrangement z z
Add-on-parts
Check cooling system for leaks and antifreeze protection
z z z
Check radiator fan for proper operation z z z
Check exhaust system for leaks and correct fitment z z z
Check actuating cables for damage, smooth operation, and kink-less arrangement,adjust and lubricate z z z
Check fluid level of the clutch master cylinder
z z
Check air filter, renew if necessary, clean air filter box z
Check cables for damage and kink-less arrangement z z z
Check headlamp adjustment
z z z
Check electrical system for function (low/high beams, stop light, turn indicators,headlamp, z z z
flasher, tell-tale lamps, speedometer illumination, horn, side-stand switch, clutch switch,
emergency-off switch)
Make sure all bolts and nuts are tight
z z z
Brakes
Check brake fluid level, lining thickness, and brake discs z z z
Change brake fluid z
Check brake lines for damage and leaks
z z z
Check/adjust smooth operation, free travel of handbrake/footbrake levers z z z
Check bolts of brake system for tight fit z z z
Chassis
Check suspension strut and fork for leaks and proper operation
z z z
Clean fork dust sleeves z z
Bleed fork legs z z z
Check swinging-fork pivot z z z
Check/adjust steering-head bearing
z z z
Check all chassis bolts for tight fit (fork plates, fork leg, axle nuts/bolts, z z z
swinging-fork pivot, reversing lever, suspension strut)
Wheels
Check spoke tension and rim joint
z z z
Check tire condition and inflation pressure
z z z
Check chain and chain guides for wear, force fit and tension
z z z
Check bolts on pinion and chain sprocket for locking devices and a tight fit
z z z
Lubricate chain
z z z
Check wheel bearings and jerk damper for play
z z
IF MOTORCYCLE IS USED FOR COMPETITION 7500 KM SERVICE SHOULD BE CARRIED OUT AFTER EVERY RACE!
SERVICE INTERVALLS SHOULD NEVER BE EXCEEDED BY MORE THAN 500 KM.
MAINTENANCE WORK DONE BY KTM AUTORIZED WORKSHOPS IS NOT A SUBSTITUTE OF CARE AND CHECKS DONE BY THE RIDER!
950
ADVENTURE
2005 US